Mowi to relocate inshore sites in growth plan
Mowi Scotland will close two of its inshore sites in exchange for greater biomass at high energy locations. Loch Ewe and Loch Duich are two sites the company, Scotland’s biggest […] Continue Reading
Date set for Holyrood salmon debate
THE Scottish parliament is to debate the recent Holyrood committee report on salmon farming next Wednesday afternoon. A period between 2pm and 5.15pm has been set aside for the discussion. […] Continue Reading
MSPs meet to consider salmon inquiry report
A DRAFT report on the future of salmon farming in Scotland will be presented to members of Holyrood’s Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) committee in Edinburgh tomorrow morning. The committee […] Continue Reading
‘Momentous’ fish health plan will grow industry
THE Scottish government is to work in tandem with the country’s fish farmers to address health challenges and help the industry grow sustainably, rural affairs minister Fergus Ewing announced this […] Continue Reading
Salmon farmers separate fact from fiction
SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers have produced a booklet of facts about their industry, aimed at addressing misperceptions and correcting often inaccurate coverage in the press. The publication, ‘Reported Versus Reality: A […] Continue Reading
Grieg lice numbers down nearly 90%
SHETLAND based Grieg Seafood has recorded a drop of nearly 90 per cent in numbers of adult female sea lice over the last year, the Shetland News reported. Managing director […] Continue Reading
Minister to open Aquaculture UK
RURAL economy minister Fergus Ewing is to open the UK’s biggest aquaculture show later this month, it was announced this morning. The minister, a staunch supporter of the industry in […] Continue Reading
Scottish salmon standards ‘very high’, MSPs told
By Vince McDonagh A STRONG defence of Scotland’s record on the regulation of its aquaculture industry was put up by the team giving evidence at the Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) […] Continue Reading
Salmon farming ‘here to stay'
SALMON farming has transformed the rural communities of the west Highlands and islands with jobs, investment and business opportunities, said the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation. Responding to a weekend press […] Continue Reading